French Course 501 (Level 17)

French. Learn French with us.

If you want to learn to speak French, our French classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn French language and culture. Learn French the smart way with French courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

This French course is part of the fifth year French program at CCE and is suitable for those who have completed all levels of French up to 404 or completed 395 hours of recent face-to-face tuition.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

utilise your improved listening, reading, speaking and writing skills

exchange views on the social, cultural and linguistic context of each film reviewed

adjust and rectify some grammatical and pronunciation points

discuss some of the current linguistic, cultural and social trends, as well as elements of various political issues as portrayed in each film.

Content

Learning French through the art of film can be both fun and productive. During this course, we will review and discuss one French film each week, from classics right through to new release films. The discussion centred around these films will provide you with a springboard into various French cultural and linguistic activities.

You will also have the opportunity to practice and consolidate the nuances of the French language with you previous studies and to expand and express your appreciation of this art. The grammatical component of the course will be primarily based on the difficulties you have encountered in your analysis, as well as grammatical points stemming from each subject area.

Intended Audience

Suitable for B1 level students, those who have completed all levels of French up to 404 or those who have completed 395 hours of recent face-to-face tuition.

Delivery Style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged. Each session is conducted in a friendly and relaxed classroom setting.

Please Note

Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.